Travelsavers Canada has had a strong start in 2024, with 17 new agencies collectively generating CAD$40 million in sales. This follows the impressive growth set last year, with a 95% increase in sales.
Explaining the upsurge, Jane Clementino, SVP & GM of Travelsavers Canada, said, “Our new agency owners are seasoned and professional travel advisors. More than 30 of them were motivated to leverage their business acumen by launching their own ventures. Their trust in our brand and confidence in our support systems have been instrumental in their decision to join our network.”
New supplier partnerships include Sandals, Club Med, The Palace Company, and Playa Hotels & Resorts. Another new partner, Just You, offers experiences for the growing market of solo travellers.
MEMBERS WITH BENEFITS
“My first six months with TRAVELSAVERS Canada have been incredibly rewarding,” said Laurraine Payne, owner and Rainy Day Travel Services manager. “The high level of collaboration and coaching from my Business Analyst has been invaluable in growing my business, and the network of resources and expertise available to me is exceptional.”
The company has introduced a referral program starting in the second half of 2024. Additionally, an internal communications campaign will aim to draw more entrepreneurs to the consortium.
BREAK AWAY INITIATIVE
Travlsavers recently launched the "Break Away" incentive program in response to the influx of top-tier advisors. This initiative appeals to advisors who have left larger agencies to establish their own businesses.
Clementino explained, “We are onto something significant. We aim to encourage more entrepreneurs to ‘break away’ and join us. Our referral program will reward advisors who bring their peers to us, fostering collective growth and helping us achieve our goal of becoming the leading consortium in Canada.”
